Arctic sea ice has been known to be struggling to form for many years, but it appears that Antarctic sea ice is now following suit.

For the last few decades, Antarctic sea ice has experienced a growth trend due to shifting wind and oceanic currents. In November, the average sea ice extent was 699,000 square miles lower than the 1981 to 2010 average.

To get an idea of how much ice that is, it’s roughly the size of Libya.”